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Title: Assistant Professor of Physics
Department: Department of Physics
Description: The Department of Physics at Adrian College invites applications for a full-time, term-contract faculty position at
the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2023. The initial appointment will be for one year. While this is a non-tenure track
position, the possibility of long-term employment and advancement in rank does exist. The successful candidate will maintain a commitment to
excellence in teaching, diversity, scholarship, and service as defined by Adrian College’s Ribbons of Excellence. Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
- Teach the introductory physics course sequence,
including the lecture and some lab sections. - Teach upper-level physics courses, including Electronics and Experimental Physics lab
courses. - Advise and mentor students.
- Provide service and leadership within the Department and to the College.
- Remain dedicated to professional development such as research and scholarly work, attending conferences and seminars, and participation
in professional organizations.
The Department of Physics offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Physics,
as well as minors in Physics and Physics for Secondary Education. Adrian College is partnered with the University of North Dakota to offer
six online dual-degree programs in engineering, four of which are paired with a BA in Physics. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per
semester, with opportunities to teach and/or develop courses within the candidate’s areas of interest and to oversee undergraduate
research.
Required Qualifications:
- A PhD in Physics or related field is preferred. Highly qualified ABD
candidates will also be considered. - Minimum 1 year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Desired
Qualifications:
- We seek someone who will be comfortable in a small college environment where the focus is on
teaching. - Experience advising and mentoring students.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong time
management and organizational skills.
Required application materials:
- Adrian College job application
form (http://adrian.edu/uploads/files/Employment_Application-2022-Fillable.pdf) - Cover letter.
- Curriculum
Vitae. - Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts (must have official transcripts for final consideration).
- Names
and contact information for three references. - Teaching Philosophy.
- Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Review of applications will begin January 13, 2023 and continue until the
position is filled. Please send your complete application in a single pdf file to Dr. Greg Thompson at [email protected].
Greg Thompson
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Physics
110 S Madison St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Applications will be accepted and reviewed
until the position is filled
Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, finalist
must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.
A
private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional
four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate education. The College offers a multitude of majors and
pre-professional programs including certifications, approximately 50 athletic teams and 10 institutes dedicated to a diverse and
personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the
academic and personal growth of its students.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best
Regional Colleges for Undergraduate Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best
Value” school. The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for the sixth consecutive year and has also
been recognized as having ‘A Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian College is located in
Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.
